Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical
equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, or
power generation equipment. Electrical engineers also design the electrical systems of
automobiles and aircraft.
Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and
communications systems, from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPS).
Many also work in areas closely related to computer hardware.
Electrical & Electronics engineers typically do the following:
Design new ways to use electrical power to develop or improve products
Do detailed calculations to develop manufacturing, construction, and installation
standards and specifications
Direct manufacturing, installing, and testing of electrical equipment to ensure that
products meet specifications and codes
Investigate complaints from customers or the public, evaluate problems, and recommend
solutions
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Work with project managers on production efforts to ensure that projects are completed
satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial,
medical, military, or scientific applications
Analyze customer needs and determine electrical system requirements, capacity, and cost
to develop a system plan
Develop maintenance and testing procedures for electronic components and equipment
Evaluate systems and recommend design modifications or equipment repair
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, and systems to make sure they meet safety
standards and applicable regulations
Plan and develop applications and modifications for electronic properties used in parts
and systems to improve technical performance
Electronics engineers research, develop, and evaluate electronic devices used in a variety of
areas, such as aviation, computing, transportation, and manufacturing. They work on federal
electronic devices and systems, including satellites, flight systems, radar and sonar systems, and
communications systems.
JOBS: Government Sector